Cornwall Central High School

AP Courses

The Advanced Placement Program, in conjunction with the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, NJ, is designed to offer very capable students an opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit is dependent upon the student’s performance on the Advanced  Placement Examination and on the college’s/university’s credit policy. Students in selected 11th and/or 12th grade advanced courses in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art and Foreign Language, may avail themselves of this program through the Challenge Agreement. All examination costs are the responsibility of the students.Any student enrolled in an AP class is expected to take the exam. Any student who does not take the exam will have the AP class removed from their transcript. The course will be re-entered as a similar course title without the AP designation but still weighted.

SUNY Orange Courses

Marist University Courses

University at Albany Courses

SUNY Oneonta Courses

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE EVERY DAY

The Cornwall Central School District is committed to work together with the community to provide a secure and nurturing environment of diverse learning opportunities for all students. It is our goal to help students achieve their dreams and aspirations and to prepare them to confidently face challenges while promoting strength of mind, body and character.

*Students identified as having a language-based disability may be exempt from the second language requirement if the student’s IEP states that the requirement is not appropriate.

** All students must take physical education each year.

 Physical Regents
 Life Regents
 (typically living Environment and 1 other science regents)

*Students identified as having a language-based disability may be exempt from the second language requirement if the student’s IEP states that the requirement is  not appropriate. Additionally, in lieu of the world language requirement, any student may substitute a 5 credit sequence in art, music, technology or career and technical education.

*All students must take physical education each year.

Regents Diploma with Honors

Students may earn the designation “With Honors” for both the Regents Diploma and the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation if the average of their scores on all required Regents Exams for that diploma is at least 90%.

Regents Diploma with Mastery in Math and/or Science

Students may earn the designation for both Regents Diplomas and Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation.Students must score 85 or above on 3 Math Regents Exams to qualify for Mastery in Math. Students must score 85 or above on 3 Science Regents Exams for Mastery in Science. (Note:This designation will be on the final transcript but may not be listed in the Commencement Program as Regents Scores are released after the program is submitted to the printer.) 

Cornwall Central High School recognizes and endorses the following basic premises:

• That every student, as a person of inherent worth, differs from every other person in  respect to health, mental ability, experience and interests;
• That all students be afforded an equal opportunity to obtain a quality education at a level appropriate with their abilities
• That all students be afforded the opportunity for character and value development;
• That all students are entitled to a school community that fosters mutual dignity, decency and respect;
• That all students encounter a healthy, supportive school environment that  fosters their intellectual, social and personal growth;
• That all students are entitled to support, assistance and encouragement from other institutions such as home, religious institutions and social agencies.

Accepting these premises, Cornwall Central High School will provide:

• Diversified experiences and services that will meet the educational needs of students;
• A broad foundation of basic skills and knowledge;
• A range of elective courses and activities to enable students to explore personal interests and abilities;
• A safe and orderly school climate;
• Support services that will help students make informed choices beneficial to self and  society;
• Qualified instructional staff and the facilities to meet student needs effectively;
• A sense of commitment to school and community.

Course Load

Students are required to carry a minimum credit load of 5 credits plus Physical Education. Students needing additional credits in order to either 1) progress with their academic program or 2) meet graduation requirements may be required to take additional credits annually.

Program And Schedule Changes

Dropping a Course

Students may be given permission to drop a course without adding as long as they continue to carry the minimum number of credits as previously indicated.Any course dropped after the “Drop Deadline” will result in a transcript note of “withdraw pass (WP)” or “withdraw fail (WF)”. The drop deadline for both the fall and spring semester courses will be available when the district calendar for next year is set.

Any other request to DROP a course must be combined with an ADD request. Students will generally not be permitted to enroll in a new course beyond the 8th day of the course unless administrative approval is granted. All program changes will be completed only after a request for a program change form has been submitted.  A student must attend the class they have requested to drop until the request is honored.

Change of Level

Students may challenge up or drop down in levels of the same academic course until the deadline for such changes. The deadline for challenging up will be at the conclusion of the third week of the first quarter. It is expected that the student will make up missed work, including summer assignments, by a date set by the teacher. The deadline for students to drop down a challenge   level will be at the conclusion of the second week of the second quarter. When a student moves down a level, any original marking period grades will be multiplied by a factor of 1.05. When a   level change occurs during a marking period, teachers will share a current class average (adjusted by 1.05) with the new course teacher. This average will reflect an equivalent percentage of the grade in the new course.

Academic Intervention Services (AIS)

These classes are intended for recommended students who have difficulties in English,  Mathematics, Science and Social Studies who do not meet minimum state or district standards.

Alternative Instruction (CHOICES)

CCHS students may benefit from our alternative after school educational program, CHOICES.Students with interest should discuss the program with their counselors.